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Industry Insight: Wired Led Lights
The Critical Role of Certified Wired LED Lighting in Commercial Applications
Wired LED lighting systems form the backbone of modern commercial and industrial infrastructure, delivering reliable, energy-efficient illumination for applications where consistent performance is non-negotiable—such as warehouse high-bay installations, retail accent lighting, and industrial task lighting. Unlike portable or battery-powered alternatives, wired systems require robust electrical integration and compliance with permanent installation standards. This makes certification not just a regulatory formality but a fundamental requirement for operational safety and long-term reliability. As global construction projects grow in scale and complexity, the demand for rigorously tested, standards-compliant components has become a decisive factor in project success.
Market Demand for Reliable, Compliant Solutions
The commercial lighting sector faces mounting pressure to deliver solutions that balance energy efficiency, durability, and regulatory compliance. Projects in retail, healthcare, and industrial facilities demand lighting systems capable of operating flawlessly under continuous use with minimal maintenance. Non-compliant or low-quality components introduce significant risks: safety hazards, project delays, costly rework, and reputational damage. For contractors and distributors, these failures directly impact profitability and client trust. With tightening global regulations—such as the EU’s Ecodesign Directive and North America’s NEC requirements—importers must prioritize suppliers who provide verifiable compliance documentation to mitigate liability and ensure seamless market entry.
Why Certification Matters for Global Importers
Certifications like ETL and TÜV CE are not optional add-ons but non-negotiable prerequisites for commercial lighting projects. These marks validate that products meet region-specific safety, performance, and environmental standards. Below is a comparison of key certifications critical for global market access:
| Certification | Region Covered | Key Standards Met | Benefit for Importers |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETL | USA, Canada | UL 1598, ANSI C78.81, NEC Article 411 | Ensures compliance with North American electrical safety standards; eliminates customs delays and reduces product liability risks |
| TÜV CE | European Union | EN 60598-1, RoHS 2.0, IEC 60598 | Mandatory for EU market entry; guarantees electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental compliance |
Failure to secure these certifications can result in rejected shipments, costly recalls, or legal penalties. For example, UL/ETL certification is required for lighting products sold in retail spaces across the U.S., while TÜV CE validation is enforced by EU customs authorities. Importers working with uncertified suppliers face unsustainable financial and operational risks.
Beauty STC Lighting: Engineering Excellence Since 1998
Established in 1998, Beauty STC Lighting has built a reputation as a trusted OEM/ODM manufacturer for global commercial lighting projects. With over 25 years of experience in LED technology development and manufacturing, our facility in Jiangmen, China, adheres to rigorous quality control processes aligned with international standards. Our portfolio includes ETL-certified products for North American markets and TÜV CE-compliant solutions for Europe, ensuring that every component meets regional safety and performance requirements.
As a factory-direct supplier, we eliminate middleman inefficiencies while maintaining full transparency in production and testing. Our capabilities include:
Custom OEM/ODM Solutions: Tailored designs for specialized applications (e.g., high-temperature industrial fixtures, ultra-thin panel lights for retail).
Global Regulatory Expertise: Proven experience navigating compliance requirements across 50+ export markets, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
End-to-End Quality Assurance: In-house testing labs for photometric, thermal, and electrical validation prior to shipment.
This commitment to technical precision and regulatory adherence ensures distributors and contractors receive products that perform reliably under real-world conditions—from warehouse high-bay installations to critical infrastructure projects.
Contact Us
For technical specifications, project support, or OEM inquiries, contact our global sales team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +86 13902885704
Address: 41st, Caihong Road, High-tech Industrial Zone, Jianghai District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong, China
Technical Specs & Certifications (ETL/CE)
Technical Specifications & Quality Standards – Wired LED Lights
1. Key Photometric & Electrical Benchmarks
All Beauty STC wired LED luminaires are designed for 24/7 commercial duty. Below are the minimum guaranteed values measured at Tc 50 °C after 6,000 h burn-in (IES LM-80 & TM-21 protocol).
| Parameter (typ. 4000 K) | Beauty STC Certified Range | Industry “Good” Average | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous Efficacy | 150–165 lm/W @ 25 W/m | 110–130 lm/W | 1 % binning tolerance; 3-step MacAdam ellipse |
| Colour Rendering Index (CRI) | Ra ≥90 (R9>50) | Ra 80–85 | IEC/EN 62471 RG0, no blue-light risk |
| L70 Lifetime | ≥54,000 h (50 °C Tc) | 35,000 h | TM-21 projection, 700 mA max drive |
| Flicker (%Pst LM) | <1.0 (IEEE 1789) | <5.0 | Camera-safe for broadcast & high-speed inspection |
| THD | <10 % (full load) | <20 % | Meets EN 61000-3-2 Class C |
| Surge Protection | 4 kV diff / 6 kV common | 2 kV | IEC 61000-4-5, industrial & street poles |
| Operating Ambient | –40 °C to +60 °C | –20 °C to +45 °C | 5 %–95 % RH non-condensing |
2. Ingress & Mechanical Integrity
Wired LED strips, linear battens and floodlights are subjected to a 1,000 h salt-spray (ASTM B117) and 50-cycle thermal-shock (–40 °C↔+100 °C) before final QA release.
| Product Family | IP / IK Rating | PCB Copper | Cover Lens | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex Strip (indoor) | IP20, IK04 | 3 oz double-layer, 35 µm min | — | 5 yrs |
| Flex Strip (silicone tube) | IP65, IK06 | 3 oz, 35 µm, Au-plated pads | Clear silicone, UV-HT | 5 yrs |
| Linear Batten (wired) | IP66, IK08 | 4 oz aluminum-core MCPCB | UV-stabilised PC, 94-V0 | 7 yrs |
| Flood / High-bay | IP67, IK10 | 4 oz thermally-clad | Tempered 4 mm glass | 7 yrs |
3. PCB & Component Traceability
Copper: 99.9 % purity, 3–4 oz, ED-reverse treated for 45 % higher thermal conductivity.
Solder Mask: Taiyo PSR-4000 AUS5, gloss ≥90 GU, 1 kV dielectric.
LEDs: Seoul Semiconductor 2835 or Philips Lumileds 3030, 3-step binning, 7 nm chromaticity quadrangle.
Pick-and-Place: Yamaha YSM20R, ±35 µm accuracy, AOI & SPI inline; every reel scanned with unique 2D barcode—full reel-to-report traceability.
Conformal Coating: Automated selective spray, 25 µm acrylic, IPC-A-610 Class II.
4. Consistency & Production Controls
- Bin-on-Reel: LEDs pre-binned at 2 SDCM; production lots matched within 1 SDCM using integrating-sphere batch sampling (≥3 % of reels).
- 24 h Aging: 100 % burn-in at 45 °C ambient, 1.05× rated current; any unit deviating >3 % from PPF baseline is rejected.
- In-house Photometry: Everfine 2 m integrating sphere & 30 m Type-C goniophotometer (LM-79), calibrated to NIM China every 12 months.
- Third-Party Surveillance: ETL & TUV CE follow ISO 17025, 2 audits per year; test reports filed under BEU-ETL-LED-WI- Rev.6.
- Statistical Process Control: CpK ≥1.67 for flux, CCT, forward voltage; data retained 10 yrs for OEM traceability.
5. Certifications & Market Access
North America: ETL listed to UL 1598, UL 8750, UL 1598C retrofit; FCC Part 15 Class A; DLC Premium 5.1 qualified.
Europe: TUV CE (LVD & EMC), ENEC 10, RoHS & REACH, ERP Regulation (EU) 2019/2020.
Australia / NZ: RCM, SAA to AS/NZS 60598.2.1.
Russia / EAC: CU TR 004 & 020.
Japan: PSE (Denan) for 100 V Class; JIS C 8156.
6. Generic Market vs. Beauty STC—Side-by-Side
| Attribute | Generic “Good” Market | Beauty STC Certified |
|---|---|---|
| Efficacy | 110–130 lm/W | 150–165 lm/W |
| CRI | 80–85 (R9>0) | ≥90 (R9>50) |
| L70 (50 °C) | 35,000 h | 54,000 h |
| PCB Copper | 1–2 oz, FR-4 | 3–4 oz, thermally-clad |
| Binning | 5-step MacAdam | 3-step, 1-step line-match |
| Surge | 2 kV | 6 kV |
| Certifications | CE self-declared | ETL, TUV CE, ENEC, DLC |
| QA Aging | 2 h spot-check | 24 h 100 % |
| Traceability | Batch-level | Reel-level barcode |
| Warranty | 2–3 yrs | 5–7 yrs |
7. OEM / ODM Capability
Since 1998 Beauty STC has run a vertically-integrated campus (SMT + CNC + extrusion + aging), allowing 15-day OEM samples and 25-day FOB volume for wired LED strips, panels, high-bays and floodlights. All specifications in this sheet can be tuned—CCT 1800–6500 K, CRI 70–97, voltage 12 V–277 V, DALI/0-10 V/Casambi, Zhaga book 4 linear modules—while maintaining the same certification file.
For project quotations or technical files (IES, LDT, TM-21, ISTMT), contact:
[email protected] | +86-13902885704
Factory Tour: Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing Process & OEM Services: Precision Engineering for Global Standards
At Beauty STC Lighting, our 25+ years of manufacturing excellence (established 1998) are rooted in a rigorously controlled production ecosystem in Jiangmen, Guangdong. Our facility operates under ISO 9001 quality management principles, with every process engineered to meet ETL (USA/Canada) and TÜV CE (Europe) certification requirements. We prioritize technical precision over marketing claims—here’s how we deliver consistent, certified performance.
End-to-End Production Line: From Component to Certified Product
Our Jiangmen facility features fully automated SMT assembly lines with real-time process monitoring, ensuring micron-level accuracy for LED strip and panel manufacturing. Critical stages include:
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly:
High-speed placement of LED chips and electronic components using JUKI FX-100 and Yamaha YV100X machines. Automated optical inspection (AOI) detects soldering defects at 0.01mm precision.
Wave Soldering & Reflow Control:
Precise temperature profiling (±2°C) for through-hole components and multi-zone reflow ovens to prevent thermal stress on sensitive LED arrays.
Encapsulation & Sealing:
Industrial-grade silicone extrusion for flexible strips (IP65/IP67 rated) and UV-resistant coatings for outdoor fixtures, validated via accelerated weathering tests.
SMT Production Line Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Placement Accuracy | ±0.03mm @ 99.99% reliability |
| Solder Paste Inspection | 3D AOI with 15μm resolution |
| Reflow Profile Control | 8-zone profile with real-time thermal mapping (J-STD-001 compliant) |
| Throughput Capacity | 12,000+ components/hour per line |
Rigorous Quality Control Protocol
Every product undergoes 12 discrete QC checkpoints before shipment, aligned with IEC 60598 and UL 1598 standards. Our protocol includes:
72-Hour Burn-In Testing:
Units operate at 45°C ambient temperature with 110% rated voltage to accelerate failure detection. Defect rate consistently <0.15% (industry avg: 0.5-1.2%).
Photometric Validation:
Integrating sphere testing for lumen output, CRI (≥80), and CCT accuracy (±150K tolerance).
Environmental Stress Screening:
-40°C to +85°C thermal cycling (10 cycles), humidity resistance (95% RH), and vibration testing (IEC 60068-2-6).
QC Failure Rate Benchmarks (2023 Data)
| Test Type | Our Standard | Industry Average |
|---|---|---|
| Burn-In Failure Rate | 0.12% | 0.75% |
| CCT Deviation | ±120K | ±250K |
| Lumen Maintenance (L70) | >50,000 hrs | >30,000 hrs |
OEM/ODM Capabilities: Engineering for Your Specifications
We specialize in turnkey solutions for global distributors and project managers, with no minimum order quantities for custom configurations. Our engineering team collaborates directly with clients to optimize designs for regional regulations and application requirements.
Customization Parameters
| Parameter | Standard Range | Customizable Range | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED Strip Length | 1m, 5m, 10m reels | 0.5m – 100m | ±0.5% |
| CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) | 2700K–6500K | 1800K–10000K | ±100K |
| Voltage | 12V, 24V DC | 5V–48V DC | ±0.5V |
| IP Rating | IP20, IP65, IP67 | IP20–IP68 | Certified per IEC 60529 |
| Packaging | Retail, bulk, OEM-branded | Fully customizable | Compliance with destination market regulations |
Key OEM Advantages:
Regulatory Compliance: Pre-certified designs for ETL, CE, and regional standards (e.g., UKCA, KC).
Supply Chain Agility: 30-day lead times for custom orders (vs. industry avg. 60–90 days).
Design Support: Full photometric analysis (IES files), thermal simulation, and mechanical CAD integration.
“Be a responsible enterprise, Be a caring person” is embedded in our manufacturing ethos. We maintain strict RoHS 3 and REACH compliance, with zero hazardous waste discharge from our Jiangmen facility. All production staff undergo annual safety and quality certification training—ensuring every product reflects our commitment to technical integrity and ethical responsibility.
For technical specifications, certification documents, or custom project consultation:
Contact: [email protected] | +86 13902885704
Factory Address: 41st Caihong Road, High-tech Industrial Zone, Jianghai District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong, China
Installation & Application Scenarios
Application Scenarios for Wired LED Lights
(Factory-direct guidance for distributors, contractors, and specifiers)
H2 | Where Spec-Grade Wired LED Luminaires Add Value
Beauty STC designs every PCB, driver, and housing for continuous-wire installations that must pass ETL / TUV CE life-cycle tests (25-year factory pedigree since 1998). Below are field-proven deployments where hard-wired reliability outweighs plug-and-play convenience.
| Segment | Typical Burning Hours/yr | Key Electrical Demand | STC Certified Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Hotel corridors | 8 760 h | <6 W/m, 0–10 V dimming | ETL 12 V/24 V flexible strip, 70 000 h L70 |
| Shopping-mall coves | 4 500 h | 180–240 V AC mains, IP44 | TUV CE 220 V high-voltage strip, parallel wired ≤50 m |
| Office linear pendant | 3 000 h | UGR<19, 100–277 V | ETL LED T8/T5, through-wired end caps, 1–10 V/DALI |
| High-bay warehouses | 6 000 h | 100–480 V, motion sensor ready | ETL 100–240 W UFO, 2 kV surge, conduit entry |
| Façade floodlighting | 2 000 h | 100–277 V, –40 °C start | TUV CE 50–400 W flood, 10 kV surge, 3-core H07RN-F |
H3 | Installation Notes for Contractors
1. Hotel & Hospitality (Strips in Aluminium Profiles)
Wire gauge: 18 AWG minimum for 5 m home-run; derate 20 % for 24 V systems >8 m.
Class 2 separation: Maintain 6 mm creepage between 24 V strip and 110 V emergency lighting circuits—ETL spacing verified in STC CB report.
Dimming: Use STC factory-matched 0–10 V driver; third-party drivers void ETL warranty.
Mounting: Extrusion surface ≤60 °C; use heat-conductive tape supplied by STC—no generic 3 M 200 MP series.
2. Retail & Mall High-Voltage Strip (220 VAC)
Parallel feed only; series beyond 50 m drops >8 %, triggers TUV CE failure.
Cut points every 1 m—factory end-cap IP68 kit required; field silicone voids CE.
Earth bond: H05VV-F 3×1.0 mm², ferrule crimp to aluminium profile every 3 m.
Surge: Install 10 kA Type-3 SPD at panel; STC strips pass ±2 kV differential per EN 61547.
3. Office Pendant Continuous Row (LED T8/T5)
Through-wiring: Use STC factory “end-feed / mid-feed” luminaires—internal 4-pole WAGO 2273 rated 20 A, eliminates hidden JB.
Emergency: Maintain 1 m spacing between STC DALI driver and Ni-Cad battery pack to meet UL 924 magnetic separation.
Ceiling grid: 1.2 mm T-bar, STC spring-clips provide seismic rating per ASHRAE 0.5 g—certified on ETL file E362284.
4. Warehouse UFO High-Bay
Conduit: ½-inch NPT, 105 °C silicone wire (UL 3239 18 AWG) factory-potted—no knock-out required, maintains IP65.
Hook mount: Use 6 mm safety cable, 5:1 factor; STC yoke kit included, ETL vibration 3G tested.
Sensor loop: 3-core 0.5 mm² shielded, run separate from mains to avoid EMI—STC sensor passes 4 kV EFT.
5. Façade Floodlight
Surge: Mandatory 20 kA SPD at distribution board; STC driver withstands 10 kV/5 kA combo-wave per IEC 61000-4-5.
Gasket: Replace if flood rotated >30° after aiming—factory torque 1.2 Nm, re-torque to maintain IP66.
Wiring: Use rubber-insulated H07RN-F 3×1.5 mm², 90 °C rated; UV-PVC voids TUV CE.
H3 | Checklist Before Energising
[ ] ETL / TUV CE label photographed for owner O&M file.[ ] Earth continuity <0.1 Ω from luminaire to MET.
[ ] Insulation resistance ≥100 MΩ @500 V DC, phase-to-earth.
[ ] Driver set to local voltage (120/220/277 V) per STC label—no field dip-switch changes.
[ ] Dimming curve verified with STC test sheet—third-party controllers may clip at 8 %.
Need project-specific photometrics or an OEM wiring diagram? Email our export engineering cell ([email protected]) with your DWG or IES request—turn-around <24 h, direct from our Jiangmen HQ since 1998.
Why Choose Beauty STC Lighting
Partner with Beauty STC Lighting: Your Trusted LED Manufacturing Source
As a factory-direct manufacturer with over 25 years of experience since 1998, Beauty STC Lighting delivers high-performance LED solutions engineered for global markets. Our commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and technical precision ensures seamless integration into commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Global Compliance & Quality Assurance
All products undergo rigorous testing to meet stringent international standards. Our certifications validate compliance with Western market requirements, ensuring reliability and safety for end-users.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Certifications | ETL (USA/Canada), TÜV CE (Europe) |
| Established | 1998 (25+ years industry experience) |
| Market Reach | Exported to 50+ countries across Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Russia, Japan, Korea |
| OEM/ODM Services | End-to-end custom design, engineering, and production for global brands |
| Core Product Range | Flexible LED Strips, LED Panels, Floodlights, UFO High Bays, T8/T5 Tubes |
OEM/ODM Expertise for Custom Solutions
We specialize in tailored manufacturing partnerships, from initial concept development to full-scale production. Our engineering team collaborates directly with clients to optimize designs for performance, thermal management, and cost efficiency while adhering to specific project requirements and regional regulations.
Proven Performance in 50+ Markets
Our products are deployed in demanding environments globally, including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. Consistent adherence to ISO-quality manufacturing processes ensures predictable performance, reduced downtime, and long-term operational savings.
Ready to integrate certified, factory-direct LED solutions into your projects?
Contact our technical team to discuss specifications, compliance, and production timelines.
Manager: [email protected]
Phone: +86 13902885704
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